Barry’s email to Todd:

Todd Solomon, Shore Drive Community Coalition
September 30, 2008

Todd, 

Thank you for including me in the Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) meeting last night, September 29, 2008 to provide an update on the Lynnhaven Marina.
As you requested, I have attached the handout I provided at the meeting.  In addition, a summary of the discussion and actions related to the Lynnhaven Marina are listed below.

§  Requests for Change of Zoning Classification and Conditional Use Permit for the Lynnhaven Marina, 3211 Lynnhaven Drive have been deferred indefinitely.

§  We discussed the proffers of the requests as proposed (see attached handout provided).

§  A deferred item can be brought back to the Planning Commission with appropriate notification, communication and signs as required.  I advised the SDCC if the City were to bring the item back to the Planning Commission we will provide advance notification to the SDCC, adjacent property owners, and the community residents.

§  There is no current approval for or actions related to a lease of a portion of the property for off-site parking use.

§  The Lynnhaven Marina slip rental rate has been raised effective 7/1/08.  Financial information for FY 2007-2008 was provided at the meeting (see handout attached).

§  The SDCC members attending last nights meeting were strongly opposed to the Change of Zoning and Conditional Use Requests; and use or lease of property for off-site parking.

§  Following the briefing, SDCC unanimously approved a motion requesting the Change of Zoning and Conditional Use Requests for the Lynnhaven Marina be officially “Withdrawn” by the City of Virginia Beach.  This action, if take by the City would effectively prevent the requests from going to the Planning Commission for one year. 

If you need additional information please let me know.  This email and attachments are public information which you may distribute as needed.

Barry

J. Barry Frankenfield, ASLA, AICP
City of Virginia Beach
Department of Parks & Recreation
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-385-1104 (Phone) – 757-385-1130 (FAX)
bfranken@vbgov.com
Our vision is a balanced, sustainable and value-focused system of parks, recreation and public spaces that creates a sense of community.

Handout provided at SDCC’s Meeting [15pg PDF]